Proving that technology can make anything can happen in 2026, especially if you're rocking an Android phone, Ron Richards puts his Pixel 10 Pro to the test by doing the show via his phone's mobile hotspot from a hotel in the Midwest so he can join Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell for the latest in the world of Android!

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00:05:03 - NEWS

• Good news, kinda? Smartphone sales were up, slightly, in Q1 2026!
• And yet Samsung is quietly raising prices on their devices.
• Do you get a lot of scam phone calls? Google is working to protect you even more from them.
• PATRON PICK: The Google Pixel triumphs over Apple and Samsung in repairability but Motorola outpaces them all

00:34:55 - HARDWARE

• Check out this wild, wide foldable phone from Huawei
• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in July and looks to unveil the new, wider Samsung Galaxy Z Fold with an S-Pen?
• Missed out on the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold? Now's your chance to get one again at stores in malls across America.
• The Find X9 Ultra from Oppo leaks days before it's announced and it's full of photography goodness

00:54:52 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

• Apple may have Tap to Share, but now Google is bringing it to Android
• If you ever thought that the one thing Android Auto was missing was Google Meet, well the wait is over.
• Sometimes good things do happen to apps, in this case, Spotify now lets you turn off video completely in their app!

01:05:37 - COMMUNITY

• Michael writes in to share his loyalty to the stylus!
• David emails to remind Jason it was his tip back in the AAA days about isopropyl alcohol to remove sticky goo from tacky rubber devices

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Jason is joined by Huyen who just got back from Japan last night and somehow never crossed paths with guest Matteo Doni from TechTravelGeeks⁩ who was in Japan at the same time! The synergies in tonights show don't stop there either. Also, prepare yourself for Santa Howell and his grab bag of goodies from the archives of Android!

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00:03:24 - NEWS

• Samsung Messages Will be Discontinued in July
• 5 new features for Android XR
• PATRON PICK: Google Cast support rolling out to Samsung TVs, and not just the newest ones

00:28:23 - HARDWARE

• Motorola heard my plea, and the new Moto G Stylus 2026 might be the affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra we've been waiting for
• Great to see Lenovo announce this multi-year global partnership with David Beckham!
• Motorola and T-Mobile are bringing a new 5G tablet to the US, and it looks like it'll be easy on my wallet
• Device Startup Nothing Technology Plans to Release AI Glasses Next Year

00:54:59 - MORE HARDWARE

• Google just launched a special edition Pixel with exclusive wallpapers and icons
• Someone got a hold of the LG Rollable to show us all how it works, and it makes me wish LG were still around. But would you buy it?
• I held the OnePlus Nord 6, and it feels nothing like a 9,000mAh phone

01:15:51 - APPS

• @shimritby: Sweet news for our Google AI Pro subscribers!
• You can't filter Play Store reviews by your device model anymore

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We've got Android on our mind as Android 17 takes a major step forward and Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards wrap up the month of March with an array of phones and Android related news to gear up for a busy few weeks leading up to Google I/O.

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00:05:48 - NEWS

• The first step in Google's new sideloading solution kicks off as Developer Verification opens up
• Apple hires an Ex-Google Exec to lead AI Marketing
• Have you dreamt of that killer VR/AR App? Now you can vibe code it for Android XR
• PATRON PICK: The unbelievable has happened as Swift now supports Android with the new Swift for Android SDK

00:32:07 - HARDWARE

• Our first glimpse at CAD Render leaks of the Google Pixel 11 show some interesting changes to the camera island
• Physical keyboards are IN as the Unihertz Titan Elite 2 skyrockets to success on Kickstarter
• Lots of activity with Google TV as Wal-Mart's ONN brand readies a new Stick device and a new Set Top Box and Xiaomi launches a new stick device without 4K support

00:54:52 - APPS

• The Android 17 Beta 3 has been released and its full of very cool features!
• More Android Auto goodness including background audio from YouTube support!
• Looking for a secure alternative to Google Workspace? Proton has you covered!

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